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BFD gets a healthy update to version 3.5, but can it cut it against the other big drum plugin kids? It’s fair to say that BFD has had to endure some turbulent times in recent years. First, the original developer, FXpansion, was acquired by ROLI in 2016. Then, after that incarnation of ROLI went under, inMusic stepped in and acquired the BFD brand and, presumably, the code, IP and developers. BFD was always a favourite amongst drum sample plugin users, but this passing of the proverbial hot potato meant that it slipped somewhat behind its competition when it came to “keeping up with the Jones’s”. It suffered mostly from a messy UI that looked lost on today’s big screens... The post BFD 3.5 – The Drum Plugin Gets Bigger and Better! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article
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Burn your own EPROMs for hardware drum machines and much more with the LM-1-emulating Aly James Lab VProm 3.0 plugin. VProm, an LM-1-emulating drum machine plugin from Aly James Lab, first dropped back in 2014. With its attention to detail, such as accurate variable sample rate emulation of classic DACs and its ability to load swappable EPROM samples, it’s been a firm favorite among those in the know. Now there’s a new update that adds even more features... The post Aly James Lab VProm 3.0: Drum Machine Plugin Now With EPROM Burner, More appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article -
Drum patterns are the foundational element in so many styles of music we listen to every day. We’ve selected some of the best budget drum machines for creating basic rhythms, no matter what you’re trying to create. Traditionally, programmable drum machines were always rather expensive. It was only when instruments like the Roland TR-606 and the Korg KPR-77 were launched in the early 1980s that these instruments became more accessible to musicians... The post The Best Budget Drum Machines for Music Production appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article
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So you’ve just picked up your Behringer LM Drum and you’re looking to expand and explore other classic drum machines. Here are some tips! Behringer’s LM Drum has caused quite the stir in the drum machine world over the last few weeks. Originally announced a few years ago, it finally went on sale just before Christmas of 2024. Units started arriving in January and it seems everyone is going crazy for it… The post Sounds and Presets for the LM Drum – Going Beyond the LinnDrum Sound appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article
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Buchla expert Todd Barton shared this video, demonstrating how to make a 'Buchla drum machine' using the new Tiptop Audio 242t Programmable Pulser module. … Read More How To Make A ‘Buchla Drum Machine’ With The Tiptop Audio 242t Programmable PulserView the full article -
Arturia has introduced the DrumBrute Impact 1984, a retro-styled variant of their DrumBrute Impact analog drum machine.… Read More Arturia Intros Retro-Styled Drumbrute Impact 1984 View the full article
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The Behringer RD-78 isn't a straight copy of the original CR-78. Instead, it appears to essentially take the sequencing interface from their RD-8 and pair it with the drum voices of the CR-78.… Read More Behringer RD-78 Drum Machine Offers Updated Take On Roland CR-78View the full article
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Arturia’s compact analogue drum machine gets a retro makeover. Introducing the DrumBrute Impact 1984. Arturia has never been one to shy away from a product makeover, and now it’s the turn of the DrumBrute Impact to get a shot in the arm visually. The DrumBrute Impact 1984 gives this little powerhouse a more retro visual feel with an all-new white case. Colour scheme aside, the DrumBrute Impact 1984 is identical to its darker brother in every way. Released after the successful DrumBrute, the DrumBrute Impact was a smaller, punchier device with a slightly reduced specification but retaining its hefty Brute-powered sound. Featuring 10 tweakable sounds, the Impact has all the classic analogue drum tools one might expect back in 1984. The kick and two snares have pitch, tone/snap and decay and there are a couple of Tom sounds to play with. You get one cymbal and a hi-hat plus a clap and a cowbell because every drum machine needs a cowbell! ... The post Arturia DrumBrute Impact 1984 appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article
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The RD-78 – Behringer‘s hotly-anticipated emulation of Roland’s classic CR-78 drum machine – has finally arrived. The brand first teased a CR-78 emulation all the way back in 2022, when it shared images of a PCB (printed circuit board) to its Facebook page. It shared the images alongside a clue of “in the air tonight”, alluding to Phil Collins’ use of the machine on his famed 1981 hit of the same name. Behringer later confirmed that the RD-78 was “up and running” in January 2024, with another post on social media... The post The RD-78 – Behringer’s recreation of the “granddaddy to all drum machines”, the Roland CR-78 – has finally arrived appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article -
After a typically long gestation period, it seems Behringer’s RD-78 has finally made it into production! The Behringer RD-78 has finally broken cover and will be available to order in the next day or so. Finally delivering on a product that was first teased a few years ago, the RD-78 sets out to emulate the classic Roland CR-78, the world’s first programmable drum machine. Such was the impact of the CR-78, it transcended the typical organ accompaniment wooden box and allowed users to program their own beats via an extra add-on device. Its sounds were still somewhat mired in the old analogue style, but there were hints of what was to come... The post The Behringer RD-78 Breaks Cover appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article
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Native Instruments announces plans for Maschine+ 3, including Kontakt 8 support and the much-requested bounce-to-audio feature. When Native Instruments announced at NAMM this year that it was bringing Play Series functionality to Akai Professional MPC devices, the Maschine+ user community lost its collective mind. Perhaps in response to this, NI has posted to the Community section of its website to address this issue and provide a roadmap for all that’s coming to Maschine+ in 2025... The post Maschine+ 3 Is Coming: Get Excited for Kontakt 8 Support, New Effects & Stem Separation appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article Native Instruments Maschine+ · Source: Native Instruments
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Polyend has introduced the Step, a fully programmable drum machine in pedal format. … Read More Polyend Step Puts Fully Programmable Drum Machine Into Compact Pedal Format View the full article
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Polyend Step is a drum machine for those who want to play guitar, synths, or another instrument on stage or while practicing. A fully-featured, programmable drum machine in stompbox format, Polyend Step delivers inspiring grooves you can control with your feet. Available now! Polyend Step is a drum machine for your feet! The floor-based drum computer is loaded with professional features not commonly found in other drum stompboxes. Primarily designed as a stage and practice companion for performers, singer/songwriters, and loop artists, Step offers everything you need to create rocking beats with your feet... The post Polyend Step Is a Programmable Drum Machine for your Feet appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article Polyend Step · Source: Polyend
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In light of his essay about Behringer’s reinterpretation of his LinnDrum, Roger Linn has further spoken out about the importance of consent when it comes to gear emulations. Roger Linn’s LinnDrum launched in 1982 via his Linn Electronics brand following its predecessor, the Linn LM-1, and marked the first drum machine to use samples of real drums. Behringer’s LM Drum landed back in December for $399, and was branded as a modern reinterpretation with extra features including MIDI support... The post Roger Linn on the ethics of gear remakes: “Asking my permission would be appreciated” appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article
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Developer Bipolar Audio has just released a new and free 909 drum machine plugin called BP-909. It’s no secret that Roland drum machines are highly sought after and used in many genres by countless producers. A great example is the TR-909, which was the successor to the TR-808, and was the first Roland drum machine [...] View post: BP-909 is a FREE 909 drum machine plugin for Windows View the full article
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Summertime is dancing time! That’s why we just had to focus on Roland drum machines, two samplers from Novation, and a wireless MIDI solution from CME WIDI in this week’s installment of synth deals! It very much seems like Roland is going all out in their legendary drum machines with savings of up to 25 percent! Let’s check them out! No other product line has shaped electronic music as much as Roland’s legendary drum machines TR-series. While the initial run of the TR-808 sold so poorly that Roland pretty much stopped making it after only a short time, crowd wisdom had other ideas. While quite a few first owners of the TS-808 were so dissatisfied at the time that they sold their units to pawn shops all around the US, it was there that the first wave of Hip Hop producers got the drum machines for cheap. And, as they say, the rest is history... The post Amazing Synth Deals: Roland Drum Machines, Novation, and CME WIDI! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article Roland TR-808 · Source: Roland
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D16 Group has released Nithonat 2. The new version of the virtual TR-606 comes with loads of improvements, including a greatly expanded FX section, an easy-to-use sequencer with drag&drop MIDI, new factory content, and much more. Is Nithonat 2 the best software emulation of the TR-606 ever? ... The post D16 Group Nithonat 2: Best TR-606 Emulation Ever? appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article
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The custom TOM drum machine cartridge features 16 vintage and rare analogue kits.… Read More New Cartridge Adds 16 Kits To Vintage Sequential TOM Drum MachineView the full article
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Function Loops has released a new free drum machine plugin called Tech House Drums for Mac and Windows. Function Loops has previously released many sample packs, of all kinds, for EDM, psytrance, trap, hyperpop, you name it. They also released a free Psytrance Bass ROMpler plugin. If you’re a fan of their previous releases, it’s time [...] View post: Function Loops Releases FREE Tech House Drums Plugin View the full article
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The virtual CR-78 recreates the analog sounds and preset rhythms of the original, but adds x0x-style beat making, the ability to edit the drum sounds and more.… Read More Cherry Audio CR-78 Recreates The Classic Phil Collins Drum Machine SoundView the full article
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If you know Behringer, you’ll likely know the company loves a teaser campaign. Since 2017, the German instrument manufacturer has been trickling out snippets of new synthesizers and drum machines inspired by studio gear legends. The clones have been somewhat of a touchy subject in the gear industry, compelling the brand to issue a statement on the “principles of competition” and to “clear up some misconceptions.” In its own words, Behringer “chases analogue ghosts” in a bid to make music-making a more accessible hobby and give more producers than ever the chance to own a hardware synthesizer... The post Behringer 2024: Every synth, drum machine and controller Behringer is working on appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article
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